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More than 1,000 people responded to the council’s consultation, with 32 per cent of people saying that traffic and parking had a negative impact on the area.

A lack of cycle lanes and uneven footpaths were preventing people from making the most of the Old Pond, the survey found.

The fountain remains the most popular feature of the Old Pond

The vision includes improvements to parking, pedestrian crossings and making the area more accessible to cyclists.

Improving shops and facilities was a priority for 56 per cent of people, who wanted to see fewer estate agents and takeaways, with more shops, food and drink and the vision includes a pledge to make the retail offering more diverse.